January 29, 2023 (WEEK 11 OF CHURCH FORMATION)

LORD’S DAY WORSHIP

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Praise

O Come to the Altar

• Are you hurting and broken within?
• Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin?
• Jesus is calling

O Come to the Altar

• Have you come to the end of yourself
• Do you thirst for a drink from the well?
• Jesus is calling

O Come to the Altar

• O come to the altar
• The Father's arms are open wide
• Forgiveness was bought with
• The precious blood of Jesus Christ

O Come to the Altar

• Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
• Come today, there's no reason to wait
• Jesus is calling

O Come to the Altar

• Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
• From the ashes, a new life is born
• Jesus is calling

O Come to the Altar

• O come to the altar
• The Father's arms are open wide
• Forgiveness was bought with
• The precious blood of Jesus Christ

O Come to the Altar

• Oh, what a Savior
• Isn't He wonderful?
• Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen

O Come to the Altar

• Bow down before Him
• For He is Lord of all
• Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen

O Come to the Altar

• O come to the altar
• The Father's arms are open wide
• Forgiveness was bought with
• The precious blood of Jesus Christ

O Come to the Altar

• Bear your cross as you wait for the crown
• Tell the world of the treasure you found

Build My Life

• Worthy of every song we could ever sing
• Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring
• Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
• We live for You, oh, we live for You

Build My Life

• Jesus, the Name above every other name
• Jesus, the only One who could ever save
• Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
• We live for You, we live for You

Build My Life

• Holy, there is no one like You
• There is none beside You
• Open up my eyes in wonder

Build My Life

• And show me who You are
• And fill me with Your heart
• And lead me in Your love to those around me

Build My Life

• Jesus, the Name above every other name
• Jesus, the only One who could ever save
• Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
• We live for You, oh, we live for You

Build My Life

• Holy, there is no one like You
• There is none beside You
• Open up my eyes in wonder

Build My Life

• And show me who You are
• And fill me with Your heart
• And lead me in Your love to those around me

Build My Life

• And I will build my life upon Your love
• It is a firm foundation
• And I will put my trust in You alone
• And I will not be shaken

Build My Life

• Holy, there is no one like You
• There is none beside You
• Open up my eyes in wonder

Build My Life

• And show me who You are
• And fill me with Your heart
• And lead me in Your love to those around me

Every Step

• I can sing with my whole heart, I have all I need
• In Jesus, my Saviour, my joy is complete
• Onward to glory yet here I will wait
• I will trust in Christ every step I take

Every Step

• I am sure of Your promise to guide me each day
• Though some may oppose me, I won't be ashamed
• Whatever I face, Lord, it won't be in vain
• I will trust in Christ every step I take

Every Step

• For all of my days, I will live for Your glory
• Running with courage and faith
• The prize of my journey, the joy of salvation
• To meet my King face to face

Every Step

• So I'm looking to Jesus, perfector of faith
• My heart set on heaven where treasure awaits
• I'll run with endurance to finish the race
• I will trust in Christ every step I take

Every Step

• For all of my days, I will live for Your glory
• Running with courage and faith
• The prize of my journey, the joy of salvation
• To meet my King face to face

Every Step

• I will, I will rejoice
• Whatever comes my way
• God You're faithful to save
• I will, I will rejoice
• I know that God is with me always

Every Step

• For all of my days, I will live for Your glory
• Running with courage and faith
• The prize of my journey, the joy of salvation
• To meet my King face to face

Receive Together

Let’s seek God together during our formation. Let’s ask for a revival!

To trust Him for our development, for His presence to be with us

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Ask also for your individual formation.

Greet One Another

Announcements

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Scripture Reading

2Corinthians 9

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Scripture Reading Principles

• Honor the Word of God as holy and capable of transforming lives
• Prepare during the week to deeply understand the message
• Read with impact, power, and great faith
• Have everyone stand up
• End with “This is the Word of the Lord” – People respond: “Thanks be to God”

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

• 1I really don’t need to write to you about this ministry of giving for the believers in Jerusalem. 2For I know how eager you are to help, and I have been boasting to the churches in Macedonia that you in Greece were ready to send an offering a year ago. In fact, it was your enthusiasm that stirred up many of the Macedonian believers to begin giving.

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

• 3But I am sending these brothers to be sure you really are ready, as I have been telling them, and that your money is all collected. I don’t want to be wrong in my boasting about you. 4We would be embarrassed—not to mention your own embarrassment—if some Macedonian believers came with me and found that you weren’t ready after all I had told them!

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

• 5So I thought I should send these brothers ahead of me to make sure the gift you promised is ready. But I want it to be a willing gift, not one given grudgingly. 6Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

• 7You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 8And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

• 9As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.”

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

• 10For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you.

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

• 11Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God. 12So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God.

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

• 13As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

• 14And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you. 15Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!

Investment 101

How to have so much that you can be a blessing to others

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

Do you believe God would fill you?

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Money, Time, and Anything else you need?

Luke 12:31, Also Matthew 6:33

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else,

and he will give you everything you need.

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너희는 하나님 나라를 구하여라.

그러면 이 모든 것을 너희에게 더하여 주실 것이다

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你们要寻求祂的国,

祂必供给你们的需要.

Offering (Giving) is

1. Something valuable to you (sacrifice, anything you may consider “god”)*

2. Something you give willingly.

God is after your heart, not the gift!

3. How you are blessed with more!

*money, time, fame, video games, electronics, social media, alcohol, _____

Luke 12:15-34

15Then he said, "Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own." 16Then he told them a story: "A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. 17He said to himself, 'What should I do? I don't have room for all my crops.'

Luke 12:15-34

18Then he said, 'I know! I'll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I'll have room enough to store all my wheat and other goods. 19And I'll sit back and say to myself, "My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!"'

Luke 12:15-34

20"But God said to him, 'You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?' 21"Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God."

Matthew 22:36-40 (NLT)

36"Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?" 37Jesus replied, "'You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39A second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' 40The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.”

Luke 12:15-34

22Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, "That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. 23For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing.

Luke 12:15-34

24Look at the ravens. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds! 25Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?

Luke 12:15-34

26And if worry can't accomplish a little thing like that, what's the use of worrying over bigger things? 27"Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.

Luke 12:15-34

28And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? 29"And don't be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don't worry about such things.

Luke 12:15-34

30These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. 31Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need. 32"So don't be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.

Luke 12:15-34

33"Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it. 34Wherever your treasure (your god!) is, there the desires of your heart will also be.

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

• 5So I thought I should send these brothers ahead of me to make sure the gift you promised is ready. But I want it to be a willing gift, not one given grudgingly. 6Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

• 7You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 8And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

• 9As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.”�
• (Psalm 112! Read it for the context)

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

• 10For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you.

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

• 11Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God. 12So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God.

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

• 13As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

• 14And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you. 15Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!

How much should you give?

Target 99.9%,�Give as much as you can with joy�It should be a “normal” in your life

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On the first day of each week, you should each put aside a portion of the money you have earned. -1Corinthians 16:2 (NLT)�

(proportion, based on how God blessed you)

People who gave their all

Abraham

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Abraham reasoned that if Isaac died, God was able to bring him back to life again. And in a sense, Abraham did receive his son back from the dead. -Hebrews 11:19 (NLT)

People who gave their all

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“I would never have been able to tithe the first million dollars I ever made if I had not tithed my first salary, which was $1.50 a week.”

-John D. Rockefeller

People who gave their all

Widow who didn’t have much

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“This poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.” -Jesus (Mark 12:41-44)

Who is your God?

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.

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너희는 하나님 나라를 구하여라.

그러면 이 모든 것을 너희에게 더하여 주실 것이다

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你们要寻求祂的国,

祂必供给你们的需要.

Investment 101

How to have so much that you can be a blessing to others

2Corinthians 9 (NLT)

Challenge for this week

Give an offering with an amount where you would be cheerful to give continually.

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Have compassion. Share for whom God has given you compassion.

Offering

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Offering Prayer

YOU MUST EACH DECIDE IN YOUR HEART HOW MUCH TO GIVE. AND DON’T GIVE RELUCTANTLY OR IN RESPONSE TO PRESSURE. “FOR GOD LOVES A PERSON WHO GIVES CHEERFULLY.

2CORINTHIANS 9:7 (NLT)

Sending

BLESSING AS YOU GO OUT TO THE WORLD